Crock Pot Candied Nuts

Once upon a time there was a mom. She was trying to make a tasty treat in the oven. Everything was going fine…but then the baby had a poop – and it got EVERYWHERE. While cleaning up the poop (which she’s not afraid of), someone also came to the door. That mom chatted with the company for a while. Company left – then the 3 year old had a meltdown. Mama dealt with that too – and all was going fine…and then, the smoke.

Wait…that mom was only gone for 15 minutes, right? Uhhh, no. Make that almost 45. Make that a burning flame of tasty treat setting off the fire alarm. Make that a burning tasty treat being thrown out on the carport before it sets the house on fire. Ummmm, oops?

This recipe is great for those of you who tend to burn things in the oven. I never do stuff like that. *Cough* But if you do, you’ll enjoy this recipe. I hear it’s really easy to burn nuts in the oven if you’re not watching them closely…so, I want to save you from the story about my friend and her burning tray of flaming nuts.

If you never burn things in the oven, this recipe isn’t for you. Go look for one on Pinterest that involves the oven. And then pin a rose on your nose.

But really, this is so easy and it only takes an hour. Crock pot to the rescue again! Everyone is a fan of these nuts in this house. You can use whatever nuts you have on hand. We like a mixture of walnuts and pecans the best.

Coconut would be really yummy, stirred in at the end…but I tend to stand and eat my coconut raw right out of the container in the kitchen when no one is looking – so I don’t have to share.

1/3 cup sugar of your choice (I like to use 1/8 teaspoon of NuNaturals stevia sometimes)

½ teaspoon cinnamon

Combine nuts, sugar (or stevia) and cinnamon in a small crock pot (I use my 2 or 4 quart).

Lay pats of butter on top.

Cover and cook on HIGH for one hour.

Stir.

Dump mixture out onto wax paper to cool (or use cereal bags)

Yield: 2 cups nuts

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Stacy is a Home Management Mentor, the author of two cookbooks, the creator of why-didn’t-I-think-of-that homemaking hacks, an expert on making real food taste lip-smacking delicious, and a Platinum Leader with Young Living Essential Oils. She loves butter, dessert, baking, organizing, and staying home with her husband and four hilarious kids. She believes if it's not easy, you won't do it - because she's lived it. She'll bring YOU the awesome so that you can get your home back into control. For tips and easy strategies, you can follow her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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Thanks for posting this recipe. My husband loves nuts! (And the 31st was his birthday, so now I will endeavor to make him some for snacking.) We are slowly getting going on THM, so the notations that apply to that are very much appreciated. You rock, Stacy!

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